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NIHR HRC in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social · Aug 14

Join us next month for a step-by-step guide to evidence generation!
Together with @microplatedx.bsky.social, @newcastleuni.bsky.social and Newcastle Hospitals, we will introduce key concepts associated with developing and evaluating new diagnostics.
Register your interest here: buff.ly/rLIgCjx

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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social · Jul 16

Listen to another in our #podcast series. @thepiercy.bsky.social talks with Kavita Basi about her journey from #braininjury survivor to brain injury ambassador.

Listen now on our website: hrc-braininjury.nihr.ac.uk/kavita-basi-...
Or find out more about Kavita's work: linktr.ee/kavitabasili...

Patient Involvement Podcast - Kavita Basi - NIHR Brain Injury HRC

Listen to James Piercy talk with Kavita Basi, VP, Author, Speaker, podcaster and Ambassador. Kavita faced a life-changing experience after suffering a Subarachnoid Brain Haemorrhage, with a long road...

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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social · Jul 3

Listen to our latest #podcast with @thepiercy.bsky.social and @ukabif.bsky.social talking about 'The Cost of Acquired Brain Injury' report. More relevant than ever with the release of the Government's 10-Year Health Plan!
Listen now: hrc-braininjury.nihr.ac.uk/podcast-ukabif
#RightToRehab #ABI

Charity Podcast - UKABIF - NIHR Brain Injury HRC

Listen to James Piercy talk with Chloë Haywood, Executive Director of UKABIF Charity, and Jennifer Misak, Senior Economist, about the Cost of ABI report, published last month. Chloë, Jennifer and Jam...

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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social · Jun 26

@nihr.bsky.social awarded over £3 million to 35 cutting-edge medical technologies to tackle #braininjury

These projects are set to transform the prevention, diagnosis, management and recovery of Acquired Brain Injury.

Find out more: www.nihr.ac.uk/news/over-ps...

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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social · Jun 25

Another patient voice in our #podcast series. James speaks with Jesús, who suffered a #tbi 8 years ago. From a documentary maker to documenting his recovery journey, Jesús explains how much his life has changed.
Listen now on our website: hrc-braininjury.nihr.ac.uk/patient-invo...

Patient Involvement Podcast - Jesús - NIHR Brain Injury HRC

Listen to James Piercy talk with Jesús, a member of our Public Oversight Committee, who suffered from a traumatic brain injury over 7 years ago. Jesús talks about his brain injury and how it changed ...

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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social · Jun 20

Ready for another instalment in our #podcast series?
James speaks with Gillian, a member of our Public Oversight Committee, who cares for her son. They discuss the difficulties of #braininjury rehab in the NHS.
Listen now on our website: hrc-braininjury.nihr.ac.uk/patient-invo...

#righttorehab

Patient Involvement Podcast - Gillian - NIHR Brain Injury HRC

Listen to James Piercy talk with Gillian, a member of our Public Oversight Committee, who is a carer to her son who suffered from a hypoxic brain injury almost 6 years ago. Gillian talks about the di...

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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social · Jun 19

A wonderful day yesterday at the East of England #ARCShowcase2025, hosted by @arceastofengland.bsky.social. Insightful research is being done into healthcare inequalities and how we can tackle them. Well done to all who spoke and those who didn't for their fantastic contributions to research.

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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social · Jun 17

We were delighted to attend the 8th Annual Cambridge Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Professional Research Conference. It was an empowering day of research and education, with many talented people sharing their work. We hope to see you there again next year!

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UKABIF @ukabif.bsky.social · Jun 15

🏆UKABIF POSTER AWARD🏆

The deadline for nominations is 12th September 2025.

To find out more about this award and to submit a nomination, please visit:

ukabif.org.uk/page/UKABIF-...

#UKABIF #UKABIFAwards2025 #PosterAward #AcquiredBrainInjury #ABI

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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social · Jun 16

Great to be here at the East of England Trauma Network Rehab Workshop. An insightful morning with @andrewbateman.bsky.social Sushant Jeurkar and @juliagirard.bsky.social.
Look forward to afternoon discussions on current practice and planning for the future.

#RighttoRehab #braininjury #neurotrauma

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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social · Jun 4

We work with many innovations. To support their development, we ensure that people who use them have a say. @thepiercy.bsky.social wrote this #PPI paper. Read the summary article on the CUH website: tinyurl.com/cuh-ppie-dev..., or read the paper here: tinyurl.com/ppie-paper
#braininjury #involvement

Brain injury survivors help shape new medical technologies

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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social · Jun 2

Catch up on our most recent newsletter on our website: hrc-braininjury.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter-j...

Want to receive these newsletters straight to your inbox? Sign up here: nihr.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

#braininjury #newsletter

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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social · May 23

@ukabif.bsky.social have created a detailed report on the cost of ABI in the UK and what we should do about it. The report has breakdowns of the economic and societal costs to the UK economy. Read the full report here: cdn.ymaws.com/ukabif.org.u...

#righttorehab #braininjuryawareness #braininjury

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Thepiercy @thepiercy.bsky.social · May 9

Very pleased to share my first first-author paper. This describes the set up of a #ppi programme to support research in #braininjury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

The development of a brain injury survivor patient and public involvement group by a brain injury survivor

Background Patient and public involvement (PPI) in research is seen as key to ensuring applicability and impact. Undertaking PPI in people after brain injury has long been seen to be a challenge. In 2...

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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social · Apr 28

Sign up to #BePartOfResearch with @nihr.bsky.social!
Every time someone receives treatment for a health condition, it's because of the people who take part in health and care research. Find out more: bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/join

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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social · Apr 25

Less than 1 week to go! Deadline 30th April!

NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social · Mar 27

#PhD opportunity! Research project:
Developing novel patient-centred pathways, following acute presentation with mild traumatic brain injury.
Funding covers stipend and Home Fees.
Find out more: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50755/
Contact us if you have any questions.
#braininjury

NIHR HRC Studentship (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge

NIHR HRC Studentship (Fixed Term) in the Department of Medicine at the University of Cambridge.

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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social · Apr 25

Less than 1 week to go! Deadline 30th April.

NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social · Mar 27

#PhD opportunity! Research project: Developing a Novel Cotside Functional Brain Imaging System for Newborn Infants at High Risk of Brain Injury.
Funding covers stipend and Home Fees.
Find out more: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50776/
Contact us if you have any questions.
#braininjury

PhD Studentship - Developing a Novel Cotside Functional Brain Imaging System for Newborn Infants at high risk of Brain Injury. - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge

PhD Studentship - Developing a Novel Cotside Functional Brain Imaging System for Newborn Infants at high risk of Brain Injury. in the Department of Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Cambridg...

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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social · Apr 25

Less than 1 week to apply! Deadline 30th April!

NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social · Mar 28

#PhD opportunity! Research project: Intra-operative diagnosis of brain tumour margins.
Funding covers stipend and Home Fees.
Find out more: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50837/
Contact us if you have any questions.
#braininjury

PhD Studentship - Intra-operative diagnosis of brain tumour margins - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge

PhD Studentship - Intra-operative diagnosis of brain tumour margins in the Department of Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Cambridge.

www.jobs.cam.ac.uk

NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social · Apr 23

Listen to Elizabeth talk about her journey as a patient and her struggle to fight for her medical care. We are lucky to have Elizabeth on our Public Oversight Committee, advocating for patients who cannot.
Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfTw...
#PPIE #patientvoice #braininjury

Merakoi Voices: Ep 6 | Fighting for Care: The Hidden Battle Patients Face Every Day

YouTube video by merakoi

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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social · Apr 22

Another exciting, fully funded PhD opportunity! Join Julie Mytton and her team @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social to research #concussion #prevention in youth #sport. This is a fantastic opportunity to protect the health and well-being of the future. Find out more: tinyurl.com/2eh77myt
#tbi

Prevention of concussion in youth sport - Studentship opportunities | UWE Bristol

This is an opportunity to apply for a funded full-time PhD in the College of Health, Science and Society, UWE Bristol.

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Medicine at Cambridge @medcambridge.bsky.social · Apr 16

🚨Fully funded PhD studentship in mild traumatic brain injury at the University of Cambridge🚨

One month left to apply for our project that aims to innovate clinical pathways and improve #mTBI patient care👉 buff.ly/Y5kJjxT

@vinewc.bsky.social
@braininjuryhrc.bsky.social
#MedSky #AcademicSky 🧪

PhD Studentship - University of Cambridge

PhD Studentship in mild traumatic brain injury in the Department of Medicine at the University of Cambridge.

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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social · Apr 16

Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) is a vital part of the work we do. To show our appreciation, we have created a page on our website to publicly thank everyone involved in our PPIE work this year: tinyurl.com/PPIE-thanks

#PPIE #PPI #Acknowldgement #ThankYou #braininjury

Thanks to our Public Contributors - NIHR Brain Injury HRC

The researchers we work with really value the input from those with lived experience. These thoughts and opinions help direct research and bring forward ideas which may have otherwise been overlooked....

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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social · Apr 11

Catch up on our most recent newsletter on our website: tinyurl.com/HRC-Apr-25

Read about our stand at the @cambridgefestival.bsky.social, if we made memories as babies, and our Life Course theme.

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Apr 10

Advancing Dementia Care Through Health Policy - Webinar from @istaart.bsky.social - April 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm BST

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/advanc...

Advancing Dementia Care Through Health Policy

Explore health policy innovations in dementia care, focusing on Medicare changes, Chile's National Dementia Plan and longevity studies in Mauritius.

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Injury @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social · Apr 9

Another podcast series! A new study to be run with NeuronGuard. @thepiercy.bsky.social talks with Andrea and Enrico about SELETHERM2, looking at the benefits of a neck cooling collar to cool the brain and reduce swelling without therapeutic hypothermia. Listen now tinyurl.com/SELETHERM2
#tbi

SELETHERM 2 Podcast - NIHR Brain Injury HRC

Listen to James Piercy talk with Enrico Giuliani, Founder of NeuronGuard, and Andrea Lavinio, Clinical lead and Consultant in NeuroTrauma, about Aurora, a selective and portable cerebral targeted temp...

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